Peters Lake
Howard County, WisconsinEutrophic
Peters Lake is a 107-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Howard County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Howard County, Peters Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-08-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 54 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 19.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 54 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.4 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Howard County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Peters Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BFinger LakesBoone County · 22.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- COld ReservoirRandolph County · 22.4 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CRothwell LakeRandolph County · 22.6 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in Howard County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis city County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Peters Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Fayette New City Lake Dam (completed 1961), built primarily for recreation on the TR-ADAMS FORK; earth-type dam, 33 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 107 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,059 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,889 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 895 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CITY OF FAYETTE
All listed purposes: Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10130 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.1 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-08-15
Monitoring stations: 1